there is speculation the large state is california. state officials are lasting the article calling it an incorrect and irresponsible media report. >>> decision 2012. vice president joe biden, debating paul ryan wasn't quite the same television draw as when sarah palin faced off with biden four years ago. an estimated audience of 51 million watched the vice presidential debate last night, well below the nearly 70 million who saw the palin/biden debate in 2008. but president obama and republican nominee mitt romney were very happy with their running mate's performances. >> did you get a chance to watch the debate last night? i think you might agree with me there was one person on stage last night who was thoughtful and respectful, steady and poised. the kind of person you want to turn to in a crisis. >> i thought joe biden was terrific. i could not be prouder. i thought he made a very strong case and i really think that his passion for making sure the economy grows for the middle class came through. >> president obama and romney will de